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02-24-2014, 03:10 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 1
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Buying a 2004 SunVoyager 8378 gas
We are a day away from finalizing the paperwork. Was just wondering what we might expect; the good and the bad. Is the SunVoyager top or bottom of the lineup in quality, maintenance issues and value maintenance? This is our 4th Class A, just not sure of GS?
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06-22-2018, 07:49 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 9
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I have to say I absolutely love my 2004 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager. I have owned it since 2004 but it was considered a used Unit at the time because they make them 2003 and some of the model units are leased and then sold in the new year. I purchased my unit with 16,000 miles on it and as of today I have 67,000 on it.
My unit has Heavy Duty Allison transmission, Workhorse, 8.1 Vortex Engine, is a 37.5 footer with 2 Slide Outs... The only reason I am selling mine is because my husband passed away. Otherwise I would keep my unit if I could drive & maintain on my own.
If this is your first RV there are many things to learn, that I was clueless about until my husbands passing. Overall though these units are self teaching and easy to use. I have my switches for leveling inside so very easy to level. Every though it levels to the ground I still have wood planks in my storage cabinets because I noticed different areas camping the ground is softer. I hate when levels sink into the ground, so I place planks underneath the levels before I drop them down.
This particular unit has had a lot of recalls. Make sure have them completed, my husband was a engine builder so we did maintenance ourselves but now being on my own I would make sure you double check recalls are completing. The biggest headache in recalls are the calipers. Even though we changed ours several times. They still heat up and stick. I called the recall center and they said since we never brought it in, I am still covered for the free caliper recall repair.
There's also recalls on main front Samsung original TV, the original Microwave & some of the unit the refrigerators were recalled. Another major recall which a lot a people forget about was the main hardness wiring in the steering column. So Please make sure when buying to check recall list...
Happy RV as these unit are just fabulous... Oh also Love my one piece roof system as they are so easy to maintain, you can do caulking & rubberizing yourself. I did my own for first time & it was easier than I thought, except for getting over being 12 1/2 feet off the ground.
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06-22-2018, 01:57 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Mechanicsville, Md.
Posts: 487
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thought, except for getting over being 12 1/2 feet off the ground.[/QUOTE]
Where are you located? How much are you asking? Is it listed somewhere?
Sudsy
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2005 Sun Voyager Workhorse W24 with 8.1 ltr Chevy. Allison 2100 transmission. Full body paint.
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06-23-2018, 01:30 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Mechanicsville, Md.
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Looks Great
Very clean and I love the woodwork. It's the same as ours. If anyone asks (they often do) I will point them at the listing. Perfect opportunity for a handy guy to get into a Class "A".
Sudsy
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2005 Sun Voyager Workhorse W24 with 8.1 ltr Chevy. Allison 2100 transmission. Full body paint.
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06-23-2018, 04:12 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
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Thank you, I personally live wood work as well and the corian countertops. Very easy to maintain & clean.
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09-09-2018, 11:47 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 11
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Just read this, I,m the second owner of a 2004, Gulfstream Sunvoyager, 8368, 8.1 Chevy vortex.
Have done just over 20 m in just over a year. I get so many compliments about how nice the RV looks. Has been great so far.
Good luck with your purchase.
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09-09-2018, 12:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Mechanicsville, Md.
Posts: 487
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How about a couple pictures?
Here's mine. We love it. Just need more time to use it.
Sudsy
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2005 Sun Voyager Workhorse W24 with 8.1 ltr Chevy. Allison 2100 transmission. Full body paint.
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09-09-2018, 05:31 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 11
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Wow that looks nice, the w24 is a better chassis.
I'm still trying to work out to put a photo up on my profile.
Is the floor flat where the drivers and passengers seats are?
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09-09-2018, 06:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Mechanicsville, Md.
Posts: 487
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Oh No, We have the same floor
Yes, we have the rather soft flat panel that raises about 3-4 inches above the living room floor. You have to kind of climb in and out. I like it myself. Reminds me of the planes I used to fly. This is the best shot I have of the drivers seat.
PS Where is Brisbane?
Sudsy
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2005 Sun Voyager Workhorse W24 with 8.1 ltr Chevy. Allison 2100 transmission. Full body paint.
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09-10-2018, 12:21 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 11
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We are from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Traveling around for 5 years on a B1 B2 visa.
Are you guys on the road full time?
We are camped at Grand Lake, just south of the west entry into Rocky Mountain National Park.
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09-10-2018, 04:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Mechanicsville, Md.
Posts: 487
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No we are not full time. Both retired. Plan to do some serious "walk about" as soon as I sell my boat. Can't go far until then so I can do demo cruises. We live very close to Washington DC. When the wind is right you can smell the BS. If you all are planning to head East keep in touch and maybe we can meet up somewhere. I have only visited places close to the East Coast since I began camping in 2002.
Keep in touch. Send me a PM and we can keep upthat way.
Sudsy
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